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Side Effects & Adverse Reactions

Hives

Severe Allergic Warning: Get emergency help immediately if you have hives along with any of the following symptom:

  • trouble swallowing  
  • dizziness or loss of consciousness 
  • swelling of tongue  
  • swelling in or around mouth 
  • trouble speaking 
  • drooling 
  • wheezing or problems breathing  

These symptoms may be signs of anaphylactic shock. This condition canbe life threatening if not treated by a health professional immediately.Symptoms of anaphylactic shock may occur when hives first appear or upto a few hours later.

Not a Substitute for Epinephrine. If your doctor has prescribed an epinephrineinjector for “anaphylaxis” or severe allergy symptoms that could occur withyour hives, never use this product as a substitute for the epinephrine injector.If you have been prescribed an epinephrine injector, you should carry it withyou at all times.

Do not use

Allergy

if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients.

Hives

  • to prevent hives from any known cause such as: 
    • foods
    • insect stings
    • medicines
    • latex or rubber gloves

because this product will not stop hives from occurring. Avoiding the cause of your hives is the only way to prevent them. Hives can sometimes be serious. If you do not know the cause of your hives, see your doctor for a medical exam. Your doctor may be able to help you find a cause.

  • if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients
Ask a doctor before use if you have

Allergy

  • kidney disease. Your doctorshould determine if you need a different dose.

Hives

  • kidney disease. Your doctor should determine if you need a different dose.
  • hives that are an unusual color, look bruised or blistered
  • hives that do not itch
When using this product

  • do not take more than directed
  • do not take at the same time as aluminum or magnesium antacids
  • do not take with fruit juices (see Directions)

Stop use and ask doctor if

Allergy

an allergic reaction to this product occurs. Seek medical help right away.

Hives

  • an allergic reaction to this product occurs. Seek medical help right away.

  • symptoms do not improve after 3 days of treatment

  • the hives have lasted more than 6 weeks

If pregnant or breast-feeding

ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children

In case of  overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Do not use

Allergy

if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients.

Hives

  • to prevent hives from any known cause such as: 
    • foods
    • insect stings
    • medicines
    • latex or rubber gloves

because this product will not stop hives from occurring. Avoiding the cause of your hives is the only way to prevent them. Hives can sometimes be serious. If you do not know the cause of your hives, see your doctor for a medical exam. Your doctor may be able to help you find a cause.

  • if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients
Ask a doctor before use if you have

Allergy

  • kidney disease. Your doctorshould determine if you need a different dose.

Hives

  • kidney disease. Your doctor should determine if you need a different dose.
  • hives that are an unusual color, look bruised or blistered
  • hives that do not itch
Stop use and ask doctor if

Allergy

an allergic reaction to this product occurs. Seek medical help right away.

Hives

  • an allergic reaction to this product occurs. Seek medical help right away.

  • symptoms do not improve after 3 days of treatment

  • the hives have lasted more than 6 weeks

Legal Issues

There is currently no legal information available for this drug.

FDA Safety Alerts

There are currently no FDA safety alerts available for this drug.

Manufacturer Warnings

There is currently no manufacturer warning information available for this drug.

FDA Labeling Changes

There are currently no FDA labeling changes available for this drug.

Uses

Allergy

temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or otherupper respiratory allergies:

  • runny nose
  • itchy, watery eyes
  • sneezing
  • itching of the nose or throat

Hives

reduces hives and relieves itching due to hives (urticaria). This product will not prevent hives or an allergic skin reaction  from occuring.



History

There is currently no drug history available for this drug.

Other Information

There are no additional details available for this product.

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